Technical Product Manager (Senior - Staff), Software

About True Anomaly True Anomaly is the only defense technology company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. We are headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Long Beach, California, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, demonstrate relentless ownership, have the resiliency and persistence to overcome challenges. If you’re like us and want your work to carry purpose and shape the future of space, visit www.WhyAreYouHere.com.

True Anomaly

Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority.

PropulsionProductionCommunicationsSpaceAISpacecraft ManufacturingAdvanced ManufacturingFlight Softwareand Mission Operations

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trueanomaly.space

201-500 employees

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Englewood, Colorado

2022

Privately Held

66k LinkedIn followers

Raised $1.1B

• We’re looking for a Senior/Staff Product Manager – Technical who can bridge the
• gap between product vision and technical execution. This role requires a
• candidate with a strong technical foundation—particularly in the space
• domain—and a deep understanding of data flows, user workflows, and how these
• intersect to create scalable, defense mission products.
• You will work directly with the US Space Force and other USG customers to define
• requirements and drive strategic capability development. You will also work
• cross-functionally across engineering, cyber, legal, and finance to ensure the
• product meets both external and internal business needs. You will own the
• implementation strategy, translating user needs into detailed product
• requirements, working closely with engineers to deliver capabilities that meet
• user needs. Your ability to think like a user while speaking the language of
• developers will be key to your success.
• Partner with customers, business development, and engineers to define product
• functionality, shaping scope where requirements are thin or evolving, and
• prioritize features based on business goals and technical feasibility
• Engage directly with the US Government to align expectations, continually
• solicit feedback, and earn trust to partner with the customer to guide the
• roadmap
• Own scope trade-offs between product vision and delivery capacity, making
• prioritization calls when needed
• Create clear, actionable requirements, epics, and other specifications that
• guide engineering execution
• Map and document user workflows, data flows, and system dependencies to
• ensure a full-stack understanding of product behavior
• Define and track success metrics, gathering feedback and iterating quickly to
• improve outcomes
• Partner with technical program management and engineering leadership to keep
• the backlog aligned to current priorities
• Provide transparent, concise program updates to executives and partners with
• clarity and technical precision through documentation, dashboards, and
• presentations

Required

• 6+ years of product management or technical product ownership experience
• Proven experience working directly with external customers and earning trust
• with peers
• Experience delivering against competitive, milestone/demo-based government
• contracts (down-selects, phased prototype OTAs, etc.)
• Experience working with cloud-deployed architectures, containerized software,
• web-based applications, developer tools, and data products
• Ability to visualize and communicate complex data and user workflows
• Experience writing technical documentation, PRDs, or system specifications
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices
• Technical background (e.g., degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or
• relevant work experience)
• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long
• Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or
• outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions
• while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting,
• lifting and driving.
• This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your
• application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the
• U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the
• U.S. Department of State.
• True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected
• by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional
• need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
• To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation,

Preferred

• associated doctrines
• Knowledge of the ATO process and NIST Risk Management Framework
• Hands-on experience with cloud deployments, containerized software, web
• applications, or similar platforms/infrastructure/applications
• Background in systems engineering or technical program management
• Experience working on space-related programs (e.g., Battle Management, SDA,
• satellite operations, RPO training, or electronic warfare)
• Active or eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO
• of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office
• employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation
• package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and
• paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and
• may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and
• skills, education, location, and experience.